How to Spot a Russian Deepfake | Bloomberg Investigates

Russia-based groups have been found to be spreading disinformation for decades. Now a new group is capitalizing on artificial intelligence to more effectively sow doubt and chaos. Bloomberg has documented more than 190 fabricated narratives from the group, called Storm-1516. Amplified by a global network of influencers, it has targeted Ukraine as part of the Kremlin’s 12-year war on that nation, as well as elections in other democratic countries. We reveal how it works: the fake whistleblowers, actors and AI-generated faces planted on real people, and trace how a video manufactured in Russia can reach millions of people all over the world. The Most Potent Weapon in Russia’s Disinformation War: https://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/2026-russia-disinformation-storm-1516-videos/ Storm-1516 uses fabricated videos, phony websites and anonymous influencers to spread tales about election fraud, corruption and sexual abuse. 00:00 The allegation 02:22 Spotting a deepfake 03:58 Storm-1516 06:30 Narrative laundering 07:44 Storm-1516’s targets 10:30 The campaign against Robert Habeck 12:02 Shredded ballots 13:36 Moderation and regulation 14:30 They’re just getting started Watch more episodes of Bloomberg Investigates: https://www.youtube.com/show/VLPLqq4LnWs3olVK53n-XDSRF10i6THmbCEx?sbp=QAE%3D Bloomberg Investigates is an award-winning series that sets out to uncover the truth behind some of the most powerful stories from around the world. #Russia #Deepfakes #Documentary -------- Like this video? Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/Bloomberg?sub_confirmation=1 Get unlimited access to Bloomberg.com for just $1.99 your first month: https://www.bloomberg.com/subscriptions?in_source=YoutubeOriginals Bloomberg Originals offers bold takes for curious minds on today’s biggest topics. Hosted by experts covering stories you haven’t seen and viewpoints you haven’t heard, you’ll discover cinematic, data-led shows that investigate the intersection of business and culture. Exploring every angle of climate change, technology, finance, sports and beyond, Bloomberg Originals is business as you’ve never seen it. Subscribe for business news, but not as you've known it: exclusive interviews, fascinating profiles, data-driven analysis, and the latest in tech innovation from around the world. Visit our partner channel Bloomberg News for global news and insight in an instant.